Rank-based merit list to replace percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC
The National Medical Commission approved a change for NEET admissions. A rank-based merit list will now replace the percentile system. This update aims to improve how students enter postgraduate medical courses. The decision follows concerns that qualifying scores for the 2025 exam might drop. The commission wants to maintain the integrity of medical tests. It also suggested that medical residents should have equitable salary structures.
The National Medical Commission has officially approved a shift from a percentile to a rank-based system for NEET admissions, which aims to improve the current postgraduate medical course admission process. This change comes amid concerns over the possible decrease in qualifying scores for NEET-PG 2025. The commission is focused on preserving the integrity of medical examinations and has also suggested equitable salary structures for medical residents.